Avalanche safety isn't just for skiers. Join Sterling athletes Kristin & Sheldon for an Avalanche Rescue Course specifically designed for the vertical world. Whether you're approaching climbs in the San Juans or dreaming of big lines in the Canadian Rockies, this clinic translates standard avalanche protocols into the context of ice climbing. Learn how to manage overhead hazard, perform rescues in complex terrain, and use your beacon, shovel, and probe effectively when it matters most.
LEVEL: Introduction
DATE: Saturday - January 24th, 2026
MEET: 8:50am @ Ouray Mountain Sports
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Full Day)
GUIDE: Kristin Arnold & Sheldon Kerr
SPONSOR: Sterling
Avalanche safety isn't just for skiers. Join Sterling athletes Kristin & Sheldon for an Avalanche Rescue Course specifically designed for the vertical world. Whether you're approaching climbs in the San Juans or dreaming of big lines in the Canadian Rockies, this clinic translates standard avalanche protocols into the context of ice climbing. Learn how to manage overhead hazard, perform rescues in complex terrain, and use your beacon, shovel, and probe effectively when it matters most.
LEVEL: Introduction
DATE: Saturday - January 24th, 2026
MEET: 8:50am @ Ouray Mountain Sports
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Full Day)
GUIDE: Kristin Arnold & Sheldon Kerr
SPONSOR: Sterling